Lawrence M. Wein

Lawrence M. Wein is the Jeffrey S. Skoll Professor of Management Science at Stanford University's Graduate School of Business, where he also serves as Senior Associate Dean of Academic Affairs. He holds a PhD in Operations Research from Stanford (1988) and has taught operations management at MIT (1988–2002) and Stanford since 2003. His research spans operations management, public health, and homeland security, with notable contributions to HIV therapy optimization, bioterror response logistics, and forensic science innovations.

His academic roles include Senior Fellow at Stanford’s Center for International Security and Cooperation, and editorial leadership as Editor-in-Chief of Operations Research (2000–2005). Notable awards include the Kimball Medal, Lanchester Prize, and membership in the National Academy of Engineering.

Research interests emphasize applying operations research to real-world challenges, such as optimizing radiation detection systems, analyzing sexual assault kit backlogs, and improving ballistic imaging techniques. His work bridges theoretical models with practical policy, impacting areas like healthcare, counterterrorism, and criminal justice.

Key contributions include developing the workload regulating release policy in semiconductor manufacturing, influencing U.S. smallpox vaccination strategy, and advancing mathematical models for cancer treatment and pandemic influenza control. His recent focus includes forensic genetic genealogy and crime-solving technologies.

Grants and collaborations span industries, governments, and academic institutions, reflecting interdisciplinary impact. His teaching includes courses on operations management, stochastic networks, and homeland security applications.